Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2000 15:15:59 -0500
From: danceswithcarp <dcombs-AT-bloomington.in.us>
Subject: re: Philly


At 02:46 PM 8/4/00 -0500, Jon George wrote:

>does anyone know the case law on this?

In the U$ I do, pretty much.

>1) Are you supposed to be allowed access to a lawyer if you refuse to 
>identify yourself/your identity hasn't been established?

Yes.

>2) Does your identity have to be established before you can be arraigned?

No.   You can go as a "John Doe" or as "Prisoner Number ****"  You can be 
tried and sentenced without the government knowing who you are.

Also of note is under certain circumstances now you can be tried in absentia.



carp